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Are genital warts the same warts some people get on their hands?

3 doctors weighed in

Warts are mostly caused by viruses, and the ones that cause genital warts fall into one group of subtypes.

The warts on fingers and feet, plantar warts, are in a different family. But all are contagious, so it is wise to be careful and limit exposure of your skin to any skin with warts.

In brief:
They are related

Warts are mostly caused by viruses, and the ones that cause genital warts fall into one group of subtypes.

The warts on fingers and feet, plantar warts, are in a different family. But all are contagious, so it is wise to be careful and limit exposure of your skin to any skin with warts.
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They are caused by two different strains. Each strain of hpv tends to have favorite body parts in which to develop warts. Some strains focus on the penis, others on the female cervix, some on the hands, and some on the feet. While it is possible to spread to other areas, warts tend to usually stay on their home turf.

They are caused by two different strains. Each strain of hpv tends to have favorite body parts in which to develop warts. Some strains focus on the penis, others on the female cervix, some on the hands, and some on the feet. While it is possible to spread to other areas, warts tend to usually stay on their home turf.
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